database

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Recent Examples of database Civilian-run databases put the number of missing at more than 4,100. CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026 Police departments contract with the company to search the database, billed as a tool to help solve crimes. Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026 Police also rely on outdated databases from judicial authorities, which means individuals can end up in police custody for expired or revoked arrest warrants. Constance Malleret, Christian Science Monitor, 13 Aug. 2026 In addition to submitting the master grant application, those include maintaining a homeless database and conducting the annual count. Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for database
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Noun
  • The Navy provides the Department of Energy with detailed information about which vessels are moving through and when.
    David Goldman, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
  • According to information provided to the court, that witness is expected to testify about coercive interrogation techniques and how memory becomes less reliable over time.
    Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • This article appeared in the September/October 2026 issue of Condé Nast Traveler.
    Divia Thani, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
  • This article was complemented by el Nuevo Herald’s wire services.
    Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 11 Aug. 2026

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“Database.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/database. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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